TCM Syndromes

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, a syndrome (证候 / zhèng hòu) is formed by a specific combination of signs and symptoms. Each syndrome has its own treatment principle and corresponding acupuncture points.

📚 Source: WHO International Standard Terminologies on Traditional Medicine / TCM classics
Spleen-Kidney SPLEEN_KIDNEY_YANG_DEF

Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency

Deficiency of Yang in both Spleen and Kidneys…

Warm and tonify Spleen and Kidney Yang
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Spleen-Heart SPLEEN_HEART_QI_DEF

Spleen and Heart Qi Deficiency

Deficiency of Qi in both Spleen and Heart…

Tonify Spleen and Heart Qi
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Stomach-Kidney STOMACH_KIDNEY_YIN_DEF

Stomach and Kidney Yin Deficiency

Deficiency of Yin in both Stomach and Kidneys…

Nourish Stomach and Kidney Yin
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Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_QI_STAG

Gallbladder Qi Stagnation

Stagnation of Qi in the Gallbladder…

Spread Gallbladder Qi, resolve stagnation
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Gallbladder GALLBLADDER_DAMP

Gallbladder Damp

Bloating, nausea, white tongue coating and fatigue.…

Drain Damp, regulate gallbladder.
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Bladder BLADDER_QI_DEF

Bladder Qi Deficiency

Weakened Bladder Qi…

Strengthen Bladder Qi
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Bladder BLADDER_COLD_DAMP

Bladder Cold-Damp

Cold and dampness in the Bladder…

Warm the Bladder, dry dampness
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Small Intestine SMALL_INTESTINE_QI_DEF

Small Intestine Qi Deficiency

Weakened Small Intestine Qi…

Strengthen Small Intestine Qi
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Small Intestine SMALL_INTESTINE_DAMP_HEAT

Small Intestine Damp-Heat

Dampness and heat in the Small Intestine…

Clear dampness and heat
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Large Intestine LARGE_INTESTINE_QI_DEF

Large Intestine Qi Deficiency

Weakened Large Intestine Qi…

Strengthen Large Intestine Qi, promote bowel movement
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Large Intestine LARGE_INTESTINE_DAMP_HEAT

Large Intestine Damp-Heat

Dampness and heat in the Large Intestine…

Clear dampness and heat, stop bleeding
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Pericardium PERICARDIUM_PHLEGM

Pericardium Phlegm

Phlegm disturbing the Pericardium…

Transform phlegm, open the orifices
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Triple Burner TRIPLE_BURNER_QI_DEF

Triple Burner Qi Deficiency

Weakened Qi in the Triple Burner…

Strengthen Triple Burner Qi, regulate fluids
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Triple Burner TRIPLE_BURNER_DAMP_HEAT

Triple Burner Damp-Heat

Dampness and heat in the Triple Burner…

Clear dampness and heat, regulate Triple Burner
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Triple Burner UPPER_BURNER_HEAT

Upper Burner Heat

Heat in the Upper Burner (chest and head)…

Clear heat, protect the lung
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Triple Burner MIDDLE_BURNER_DAMP

Middle Burner Damp

Dampness in the Middle Burner (spleen and stomach)…

Dry dampness, strengthen spleen
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Triple Burner LOWER_BURNER_COLD

Lower Burner Cold

Cold in the Lower Burner (kidneys, bladder, intestines)…

Warm Lower Burner, expel cold
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Six Stages TAIYANG_WIND_COLD

Taiyang Wind-Cold

External wind-cold attacking the Taiyang level…

Release wind-cold, open the exterior
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Six Stages TAIYANG_WIND_HEAT

Taiyang Wind-Heat

External wind-heat attacking the Taiyang level…

Release wind-heat, open the exterior
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Six Stages YANGMING_MERIDIAN_HEAT

Yangming Meridian Heat

Heat in the Yangming meridian…

Clear heat, replenish fluids
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